Newington, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Newington, Virginia is 13,824 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $146,681, the median home value is $560,900, and the median age is 38.2.
13,824
Population
3019
People / sq mi
$146,681
Median Income
$560,900
Median Home Value
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Newington covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 3019 people per square mile.
About Newington, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Newington from the typical city: 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Newington is a city in Virginia with a population of 13,824.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $146,681, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $560,900, with typical rent around $2,662.
About 59.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 26.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$146,681
Median Household Income
$61,450
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$560,900
Median Home Value
$2,662
Median Rent
88.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
59.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.1%
Drive Alone
60.4%
Public Transit
26.0%
Work From Home
29.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.3%
Foreign Born
62.1%
Non-English at Home
11.5%
Veterans
7.9%
With Disability
94.4%
Health Insurance
99.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.2% |
| Public Administration | 14.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newington, Virginia has a population of 13,824 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Newington, Virginia is $146,681, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Newington, Virginia is $560,900, with median monthly rent at $2,662 and a homeownership rate of 88.0%.
The median age in Newington, Virginia is 38.2 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.